John T. Edge's "The Potlikker Papers" looks at multiculturalism, conflict, and civil rights in the American South—all through the history of the region's food.

The critic's new essay collection appears early in Trump's presidency, armed with purpose and reason.

The death of Chris Cornell and the 25th anniversary of the movie "Singles" bring a musical era into focus.

The state of our teeth reveals—and reinforces—economic disadvantage in society.

A new book looks at the triumphs and challenges of the renegade housing movement.

HBO's new Bernie Madoff biopic turns white-collar greed into a mob flick.

The machines dominate the latest installment in the space-horror franchise, taking it in a new thematic direction.

The pop-punk duo PWR BTTM presented themselves as everything their young fans needed. Like a lot of celebrity promises, it was too good to be true.

A new documentary about Chris Burden shows the extreme performance artist’s “cuddly” side.

A new season of "Veep" tackles the shock of losing the White House.

Guy Ritchie’s take on Arthurian legend is silly, yes. But it could be a lot worse.

To understand the political power of evangelicals, we must look beyond the pulpits.

A new retrospective of Goldie Hawn’s movies shows just why she is one of a kind.

David Callahan's new book "The Givers: Money, Power, and Philanthropy in a New Gilded Age" looks at wealth, charity, and how the superrich shape public policy to their own ends.

Photographer Norm Diamond examines what is left behind.

A new conceptual work inters visitor’s secrets in Brooklyn’s Green-Wood Cemetery.

The legendary actress is back after a 15-year hiatus. Too bad the movie is as dashed off as dashed off gets.

A recent change in the way the giant e-tailer sells books has publishers scrambling.

A New York Times book review whitewashes Buchanan's abhorrent beliefs, thereby obscuring the true nature of Trumpism.